Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity: 

• The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is an advanced practice clinical leader responsible for coordinating patient-centred care within the Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) specialty. This role focuses on providing expert clinical oversight and management for patients with dementia and delirium, ensuring, high quality, specialised care tailored to the needs of the older adult.
• The CNC (ACE) identifies patients with acute illness, frailty, or cognitive impairment in the Emergency Department and ensures timely transfer to a specialised Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) setting for early assessment and intervention, streamlining patient flow and improving care outcomes.
• The CNC demonstrates sound knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and theory and provides clinical leadership, advice and advocacy to a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for the facilitation and provision of quality and cost-effective nursing and/or midwifery services which are consistent with contemporary standards, guidelines, relevant legislation and best practice.

We encourage applications from First Nations nurses and midwives in line with Health Equity, Growing Deadly Families, and Hospital and Health Plan Strategies.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $164,212 p.a., comprising salary between $132,562 - $143,924 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 7) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2511WB669888

Other benefits include:   

• Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
• Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
• Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
• Professional Development Allowance 
• Professional Development Leave 
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

Discover Fraser Coast   

The Fraser Coast, known for its diverse, natural landscapes, laid-back lifestyle and mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. This destination with a difference is the stepping off point to the World Heritage-listed Fraser Island, the location of incredible whale watching encounters and has arguably the safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland. Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfresco cafes, shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city of Maryborough.   

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'